As she returned home, she was confronted by police officers who relayed Lachlan’s terms and pleaded with her to safely attend the police station, insisting this was a measure they would only take in the most dire of circumstances.

After much soul searching she agreed yet no sooner did she lock eyes with her lover, she fled the cell and screamed: “I’m sorry I can’t do this.”

Emmerdale: Lachlan demanded Belle see him at the police station and he would reveal where Rebecca was [ITV]

The sight of her alive was not enough for Lachlan, played by Thomas Atkinson, who shouted: “Where has she gone, bring her back.”

Her continued to demand: “I want her here right now,” as the detective said they had kept their side of the bargain, and again asked him for details on his aunt, played by actress Rebecca Head.